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Lens error When I turn the camera on it says "Lens error, restart camera," and turns itself off. When I turn it back on, the same problem occurs. The lens covers aren't completely closed, and the entire lens seems to be sticking out a little bit, like it didn't retract all the way. Please help! Thanks.
Turn on the camera, camera shows a canon logo, then before turns off it said lens error, restart camera

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It's likely the lens is stuck. Try giving it a good thwack with the palm of your hand (or harder, your call) to unstick the lens. It worked for me on a Panasonic camera.

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